These are standard specifications for the 1975 Lincoln Continental, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic C-6
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1970 - 1979 |
| Price : | $9,215-$9,655 |
| Weight : | 5220 lbs | 2367.752 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 215 HP (158.24 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 220 HP (161.92 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
3 Automatic C-6
Production Figures
| Total Lincoln Production for 1975 : | 101,843 |
| Total 1975 Continental production : | 54,698 |
| 1975 Lincoln Continental | |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 21,185 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 33,513 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 232.9 in | 5916 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.2 in | 3231 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $9,655 |
| Weight : | 5230 lbs | 2372.288 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 232.9 in | 5916 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.2 in | 3231 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 230x15 steel-belted radial |
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 74V126000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO 129.WITH 460 ENGINES AND 4V-CARBURETORS.JOB 1 TO AUG.3,1974.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FUEL INLET SEAT ON 4V-CARBURETORS INSTALLED ONVEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 460 CID ENGINES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED WHICHCOULD PERMIT THE INLET SEAT TO LOOSEN WITH VEHICLE OPERATION.SHOULD THISOCCUR, THE CARBURETOR FLOAT WOULD HOLD THE SUPPLEMENTARY FUEL INLET OPENRESULTING IN FLOODING AND SUBSEQUENT STALLING OF THE ENGINE AT IDLE.(CORRECTBY INSPECTING AND RETORQUING FUEL INLET SEAT). |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 74V156000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO 138.POSSIBILITY THAT AN INCORRECT STEERING COLUMN FLEXCOUPLING WAS INSTALLED IN PRODUCTION.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THE STEERINGSYSTEM WOULD HAVE AN UNEQUAL NUMBER OF WHEEL TURNS RIGNT AND LEFT OF CENTERWHICH MAY OVERSTRESS THE PITMAN ARM STUD, AND EXTENDED OPERATION COULD RESULTIN FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE STUD.(CORRECT BY INSEPCTING AND REPLACING STEERINGCOLUMN COUPLING). |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E064000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK. |
| Consequence | A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD. |
| Remedy | FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARTER, NAPA, ACCUFLOW, TRU FLOW, PARTS MASTER, AND PARTS DEPOT BRAND FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED MOTOR VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
1975 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $4,250 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $14,100 |
| Avg. Home : | $39,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.44 |
1975 Lincoln Continental FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1975 Lincoln Continental?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1975 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1975 Lincoln Continental has a wheelbase size of 127.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1975 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1975 Lincoln Continental has a length of 232.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1975 Lincoln Continental cost when new?A: The 1975 Lincoln Continental cost approximately $9,215 to $9,655 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1975 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1975 Lincoln Continental was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1975 Lincoln Continental have? A: The 1975 Lincoln Continental had 230x15 steel-belted radial tires.Q: How many vehicles did Lincoln produce in 1975? A: Lincoln produced 101,843 automobiles in 1975.Q: How many 1975 Continentals were produced? A: Lincoln produced 54,698 examples of the Continental in 1975.Q: What engines did the 1975 Lincoln Continental have? A: The 1975 Lincoln Continental had the following engine options: V 8 (7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 215 HP (158.24 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 220 HP (161.92 KW) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1975 Lincoln Continental have? A: The 1975 Lincoln Continental had a 3 speed Automatic C-6 gearbox.